Published clinical results and satisfied users around the world confirm that sleeping on Cupron Enhanced pillowcases consistently for 4 weeks results in a significant improvement in the following facial characteristics;

Reduction of the appearance of wrinkles (p<0.001)

Reduction of the appearance of crows feet/fine lines (p<0.001)

General improvement of skin appearance (p<0.001)

These results were documented in the scientific paper, "Improvement of facial skin characteristics using copper oxide containing pillowcases: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel, randomized study"by Borkow G., Gabbay J., Lyakhovitsky A., and Huszar M.This paper was published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science,2009 May 20.

3. Protected by multiple patents

At Cupron, we strongly believe in protecting our evolving Technology by aggressively developing, maintaining, and defending a broad patent estate of our intellectual property. This includes multiple issued patents and new patent pending applications focused primarily in three key areas; 1) Basic science of the Technology, 2) Techniques to integrate/bond the Cupron technology into a wide range of materials, and 3) Specific applications for Cupron Technology in the marketplace.

Additional information on the Cupron Patent estate is available upon a qualified request.

4. Documented in over 30 scientific article publications

One of the founding pillars of Cupron has been a commitment to an active research program in both the laboratory and clinical settings. This commitment to research has deepened our understanding of not only the science behind our Technology but also the most effective applications of Cupron Technology to enhance healthier living for everyone. To date our research program has directly resulted in the publication of over 30 scientific articles. And this commitment to research remains active today.

Please click the Scientific Data Link for the bibliography of published scientific articles.

5. Long lasting effect throughout the life of the product

One of the unique advantages of Cupron Technology is that it is easily added as an ingredient during the manufacturing process of textile fibers (woven and non woven), solid surfaces, and other polymers. This ensures that our technology remains embedded in the product throughout the life of the product.

In an independent laboratory test, the durability/effectiveness of Cupron Technology was documented with a 50 industrial wash challenge per generally accepted wash protocol. It should be noted that a typical industrial wash cycle is much more severe on product than a typical consumer wash cycle due to higher temperatures, longer cycles, and chemicals used. Results of the challenge demonstrate that Cupron technology remains effective throughout the life of the product.

In an independent laboratory test, the durability/effectiveness of Cupron Technology was documented with a 50 medical-industrial wash challenge per generally accepted wash protocol. It should be noted that a typical consumer wash cycle is much more severe on textile products than a typical consumer wash due to higher temperatures, longer cycles, and chemicals used. Results of the challenge demonstrate that Cupron technology remains effective throughout the life of the product.

Results of 50 Industrial Wash Challenge

Organism

Time Exposed

Kill Rate

Staphylococcus Aureus

4 hours

>99.9%

Escherichia coli

4 hours

>99.9%

Candida Albicans

4 hours

>99.9%

Additional test results are on file and available upon a qualified request.

6. Easily embedded into various fibers, substrates, and polymers

Cupron Technology begins with creating copper oxide powder by preparing natural, recycled, copper. This allows us to combine the copper oxide with a substrate material, like polyester, in a specific ratio, to form very small particles of what we call “Masterbatch”. Masterbatch provides the flexibility to easily “add” Cupron Technology to a variety of fibers, solid surfaces, and polymers as a simple additive to the normal manufacturing process of the fiber, or polymer. The Cupron masterbatch is blended into the process of making the fiber or polymer at a specific concentration similar to adding other additives like color. There is virtually no change to existing manufacturing processes nor is there any special equipment required to incorporate Cupron Technology.

We continue to work with our business partners to expand the list of different materials that Cupron Technology can be successfully added to. This list includes polyester, nylon and polypropylene.

7. Cost effective vs other metal ion technologies

When you consider other metal ion technologies that are used as an antimicrobial (namely e.g. silver), only copper is also a nutrient that the body requires for healthy living. Because of this, copper has additional properties that provide skin enhancement and potential wound healing benefits, in addition to being non-toxic, non-sensitizing, and non-irritating to the skin. Combine this with the durability of a Cupron Enhanced product to maintain its effectiveness and it is clear that a Cupron Enhanced product provides more value at a competitive price than other metal ion technologies.